MRSA Screen
Tests:MRSA Swab Screen Culture
Overview | |
|---|---|
| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | MRSA (MRSS) |
| Synonyms | Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus screen
MDRO screen - MRSA |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 2-4 days |
| Stability - Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Swab in transport medium |
| Preferred | Please refer to the Infection Control form:
HNZ Taranaki Multi Drug Resistant Organism screening Lab Form. An MRSA Screen must consist of a Nasal swab, a Groin swab, plus swabs of any wounds. |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to lab at room temperature |
| Paediatric Requirements | |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Culture |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | |
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